Principles of Design & Colour Harmony

This principle combines different elements to create interest and possible focal points. Too much of this principle can cause chaos within an art work.

• Emphasis

• Variety

• Unity & Harmony

• Pattern

This principle involves the relationship of the elements to each other and to the whole work of art. Simply put it is comparing.

• Unity & Harmony

• Balance

• Proportion

• Emphasis

This principle creates a sense of activity and direction within a work of art. Repetition of art elements can create movement for the viewers eye to follow

• Emphasis

• Variety

• Balance

• Rhythm & Movement

This principle emphasizes specific elements of art in order to connect the whole art work.

• Variety

• Harmony & Unity

• Balance

• Rhythm & Movement

This principle involves organizing elements in a work of art in such a way to distribute their visual weight. Radial, symmetrical, & nonsymmetrical.

• Variety

• Rhythm & Movement

• Repetition & Pattern

• Balance

This principle of design uses the arrangement of different elements of art in order to highlight the differences between the elements. It is used to create interest.

• Balance

• Proportion

• Contrast

• Unity & Harmony

This principle highlights a specific element of art in order to create a focal point. This is the first place the viewer looks when viewing the art work.

• Proportion

• Variety

• Balance

• Emphasis

An element of art is repeated in an organized way creating a design

• Repetition & Pattern

• Balance

• Unity & Harmony

• Proportion

This Principle of Design catches the viewer’s attention. Usually the artist will make one area stand out by contrasting it with other areas. The area could be different in size, color, texture, shape, etc.

• Movement

• Emphasis

• Repetition

• Balance

This Principle of Design is the feeling of harmony between all parts of the work of art, which creates a sense of completeness.

• Balance

• Repetition

• Rhythm

• Unity